Whisky

Scotch whisky is renowned around the world for its variety and quality. There are two basic types - single malt and single grain - from which all blends are made. The industry employs more than 10,000 people and there are 108 distilleries licensed to produce Scotch whisky.

Industry trade body The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said Botswana now recognises Scotch whisky as a geographical indication (GI), meaning only genuine Scotch whisky can be sold as Scotch in the country

Serving British ambassador Sarah Dickson will join the SWA London office as director of global affairs and Graeme Littlejohn, previously head of office for former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, joins London office as head of external affairs

The Edinburgh Napier University spin-out took top honours at the Most Innovative European Biotech SME Awards which recognise the role biotech firms play in responding to some of society’s greatest challenges